On the Rise – Presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC
On the Rise, presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC-Granville Island, is a free pop-up music concert in the Public Market Courtyard. Come on out on May 20 for an […]
On the Rise, presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC-Granville Island, is a free pop-up music concert in the Public Market Courtyard. Come on out on May 20 for an […]
Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.
Coastal Jazz returns to Granville Island this summer! As one of Canada's premier jazz festivals, this year's event promises to be an extraordinary experience for both seasoned jazz aficionados and newcomers alike. Spanning multiple venues across the city, the festival offers an extensive lineup of internationally acclaimed artists, emerging talents, and local jazz legends. There […]
Join the Parks Canada Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach team to learn all about Southern Resident Killer Whales, the ocean ecosystem, and actions we can take to help protect them. Are you a paddler or boater? Stop by to learn about safe boating around marine mammals. You can find them in the park at the […]
Join us for an extraordinary journey into the realms of inter/dependence at the 13th Annual Indian Summer Festival, set to take place from July 6-16th in Vancouver. Prepare to immerse yourself in a distilled, powerful lineup of ten unforgettable events that will challenge the very notion of individual autonomy. Granville Island Events: Opening Party: Inter/dependence […]
For the first time, False Creek Racing Canoe Club is offering a fun way for youth and adults to stay active in our Sunset Drop-in or Saturday Drop-in Dragon Boat Sessions! We will be on beautiful False Creek in a safe and fun environment learning the technique of dragon boat paddling during a picturesque sunset! […]
New Works proudly presents All Over the Map, a free series of outdoor dance and music performances which will take place on Granville Island this summer! In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works brings this annual series back to Granville Island for another summer of rich, joyful movement and sound. This year, they will […]
We look forward to welcoming back Canoe Cultures for their third year of programming on Granville Island. Canoe Cultures is an Indigenous lead organization, dedicated to the art and culture of the canoe, and the artists who create them. They present visual and performing arts as their primary means of transmitting Indigenous culture and communicating […]
Kids as young as 18 months are invited to practice riding our balance bikes in a fun interactive riding course! We also provide helmets — kids just need to show up!
Ctrl:N immerses the audience in an interactive co-creation with dancer and choreographer Audrey Gaussiran. Accompanied by a musician and a digital artist, she engages in a dialogue with the spectators who, armed with their phones, are invited to share their original ideas by sending text messages directly projected on a screen. They thus influence the […]
Go on a Date with Culture and enjoy a variety of live events, demonstrations, and the best of local talent. Makers, Artists & Artisans demonstrate their incredible talents, in unique locations on Granville Island. Celebrate music and community at the Vancity Roots & Reggae Festival, learn about the history of the Dia De los Muertos […]
The Sprint Development Regatta is a fun canoe and kayak race for youth and adults new to the competitive disciplines of the sport. Come watch our future Olympians as they team up to earn the Development Team title in Alder Bay.
Expect the unexpected as intriguing and exhilarating dances pop up in unusual spaces across Granville Island. In celebration of New Works 30th Anniversary, Pop Up Dances will feature 30 performances over the two days involving more than 30 artists! Pop Up Dances are site-specific performances that celebrate dance in all its forms. From Indigenous Hoop […]
A showcase of some of BC’s most acclaimed Flamenco artists including Flamenco Rosario as part of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival. We are pleased to present the work of Vancouver & Victoria-based Flamenco dance and music artists including Calle Verde, Liat Har Lev, Los Mozaicos, Peter Mole and Friends, Linda Hayes, Jhoely Triana, Kara Wiebe, […]
Latino Heritage Month celebrates its 4th year on Granville Island! Join us for events and installations all over Granville Island, celebrating the enriching Latino culture and our connection and influence in BC and Canada. With food, art, and performances, including a Latin Market featuring the Day of the Dead, there is something for everyone to […]
The Granville Island Turkey Trot is a hallmark event for Granville Island and the Vancouver running community. The annual event brings together runners in a celebration of Thanksgiving, demonstrating our community of running, our gratitude for the sport, and our commitment to supporting others. This scenic and fast 10KM race starts at Granville Island and […]
All Aboard is a family friendly event that celebrates skateboarding, culture, art and community. There will be scheduled programming for youth & adults and the return of our Green Ramp! […]
The Secret Lantern Society presents the 30th annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Celebrate the darkest night and the turning of the year by joining one of the 3 processions. At 6pm, processions at Leg in Boot Square and Vanier Park will make their way to Triangle Square, where they will join each other and converge in […]
Western Canada’s largest floating boat show returns to Granville Island and BC Place this year. This event provides show-goers of all ages the opportunity to explore and experience boats of all varieties. Visit VancouverBoatShow.ca for more info.
Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales that are as unique as each one of us. Dragon Charm of Freedom Dragons symbolize many things in different cultures. They are majestic and fearsome […]
Colour the Dragon Dragons come in different shapes, sizes, and colours! Which one represents you the most? A group project using polarized film and our imaginations to create dragon scales that are as unique as each one of us. Dragon Charm of Freedom Dragons symbolize many things in different cultures. They are majestic and fearsome […]
Join us for an immersive and interactive fashion experience with Vancouver’s leading designers and fashion students in innovation and sustainability. Featuring designs by Nicole Dextras, Ana D’Carvalho, Valentina Valor Ruiz […]
Join this well known, philanthropic culinary & hospitality association on Sunday, April 14th as they facilitate a ‘Chef Speed Dating’ long table, offering young cooks & culinary students a mentorship […]
Do you love to buy handmade things? Visit the Kids Market KID created craft fair and find some unique gifts that are made BY KIDS!
National Safe Boating Awareness Week will kick off in Vancouver this Thursday, May 16, with an event at Granville Island that will help boaters, recreational water users and paddlers stay […]
Come explore the inner workings of a concrete plant on Granville Island! There will be a live band, face painting, a giant sand box, and much more. We will also […]
Head down to Granville Island for the Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 27 to June 2 and enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all […]